reciprocating

VERB

exchange, alternate; equal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

repay retaliate

STRONG

barter correspond interchange match recompense render reply requite respond retort return share square swap swing trade vacillate

WEAK

be equivalent feel in return make up for pay one's dues return the compliment scratch one's back serve out tit for tat

Antonyms

STRONG

ask disagree keep question request take

WEAK

deny refuse

Example Sentences

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With gas turbines in short supply, hyperscalers are turning to reciprocating engines that are smaller, less efficient, more emissions-heavy—but available.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Caterpillar said in its latest earnings call that its order backlog of reciprocating engines, which are also used by other industries such as oil and gas, rose by more than 3.5 times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Venezuela said it would be reciprocating by sending a delegation to Washington.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Caterpillar, mainly known for construction equipment, is seeing a spurt in demand from data centers for its turbines and reciprocating engines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

In the driveway there are hugs and kisses good-bye, initiated by Maxine, his parents reciprocating clumsily.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri